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Appeals court rejects youth-led challenge to Trump energy orders

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:34am
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel says the link between the orders to unleash fossil fuel and climate injuries is too speculative.

EU delays data center sustainability label after heavy criticism

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:33am
The label would benchmark the environmental performance of data centers, using metrics including energy and water efficiency, renewable energy use, and waste heat recovery.

UK government sets target to cut 87% of carbon emissions by 2042

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:33am
Scientists said that the goal puts the U.K. on course to meet its 2050 net-zero target, though Tuesday's announcement doesn't include details of how it will be achieved.

Biggest commercial green jet fuel plant planned for Brazil

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:32am
JetBio will rely on a diverse range of suppliers, including makers of sugar, second-crop corn as well as waste-based ethanol, for processing into sustainable aviation fuel.

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help.

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:31am
And when the disaster is over, health experts say, try to restore a sense of normalcy by seeking out support, returning to routines and helping others.

Deadly heat is coming. But funding to save lives is not.

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:41am
Emergency officials are searching for loopholes to save lives as President Donald Trump slashes programs.

Federal court prevents breakup of top US climate center

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:40am
The ruling Monday is a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

New York City’s hydropower contract kicks off

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:40am
The 1,250-megawatt line will deliver much needed renewable energy to New York City.

Judge sides with EPA in venue fight over termination of $7B in solar grants

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:39am
The case is contractual in nature, meaning the states can only seek damages in another court, ruled the judge.

Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:35am
Energy-hungry data centers must support the EU’s shift to carbon-free power, says Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.

Former Meta CTO raises clean tech fund as AI reshapes sector

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:34am
Gigascale is backing a number of clean tech startups supporting the artificial intelligence boom. It has previously invested in technologies ranging from wave energy to laser fusion systems.

EU climate chief mulls including international carbon credits in ETS reviews

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:33am
The inclusion of carbon credits from foreign jurisdictions, Wopke Hoekstra explained, could be part of allowing more allowances into the “2040 framework” especially from countries in emerging markets.

Norway struggles to diversify its economy hooked on oil and gas

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:33am
Oil and gas made up 57 percent of Norway’s goods sold abroad in 2025, and monthly crude sales revenue reached a record after the outbreak of the Iran war.

‘Ready to cave’: How liberal governors warmed to Trump’s pipelines

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 6:37am
A political earthquake over energy prices in New England is transforming Democratic positions on natural gas.

House Democrats seek probe of Trump’s disaster aid denials

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 6:36am
The request to Congress' watchdog agency comes after POLITICO's E&E News found that Trump has approved only 23 percent of blue-state aid requests.

The hidden costs behind EPA’s HFC delay

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 6:36am
EPA’s refrigerator rule rollback rests on a one-sided ledger.

Unions flex muscle as states weigh data center rules

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 6:34am
Labor unions are using their political power — and a jobs message — to influence state efforts to regulate data centers.

After property insurers raise rates, a state cracks down

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 6:33am
Illinois will impose its first restrictions on rate hikes and could order policyholder refunds. "They're losing," an advocate says of insurers.

Louisiana strikes tentative deal with Exxon in coastal erosion fight

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 6:32am
The settlement is the latest agreement the state has reached with oil companies over their alleged liability for Louisiana's disappearing coast.

California changes climate rules amid gas-price backlash

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 6:31am
Regulators approved changes meant to ease costs for refineries, while critics warn the overhaul could undermine emissions goals and drain climate funding.

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